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Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
CHURCH NOTES.

Rev. DR.. 4. c. Hopkins will preach at
Kabletown on Sunday afternoon, May 10Th.
Rev. Dr. John 5. Martin, presiding ell
der, will preach in the NJ Z, Church, South,
Charlestown, morning and night of Sunday
29th instant-Quarterly Meeting.
Quarterly Conference will be held in the
Church on Monday morning, May 30th, at $50
o'clock
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
NOreL Attractions.

A Bicycle Parade and Racing; an Exhi-
bition: a ladies Partisan midsummer re-
ception; and Railroad Excursion to Ha-
gerstown, Monday, June 18th, are the at
fractions advertised in to-day's issue by the
Messrs. Updegraf While the details OF
the Partisan reception to our ladies are a
mystery to people on this side of the ocean,
we predict the ladies attending it will be a
greeably entertained and long to see it re-
neated
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Do not allow cough or cold to get seated
but break it up at once by using DR.. Seth
Arnold's Cough Killer, the old reliable
remedy for coughs, colds and all diseases of
the lungs Price 2jc. soc. and 500 per
bottle. For sale by all druggists.
Mothers, teething and fretful children
need DR.. Arnold's Soothing and Quieting
Cordial. Druggists. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Died.

In Clarke county, Va, April Is 1851 Mrs.
SARAH C. LICKLIDER, wife of Mr.. Henry
Licklider, aged 20 years, months and day
April Dist, 1887, near Darkesyille, Berkeley
county, suddenly of heart disease, Mrs. SA-
RAH A. MCDANIEL, wife of George McDan-
iel, aged 81 years, 10 months and days.
At her home in Shepherdstown, May 15
1887, Mrs. SARAH \. UNDERDONK, widow
of the late J. V Underdonk aged Sc years and
months Interment at Elmwood Cemetery
on Wednesday, Rev. II. C. Mcdaniel conduct
ing the services.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

VIM. deHertburn Bond, nephew of Mr.
VIM. b. Packet of this county, has set sail,
at the tender age of fifteen years to face the
world and strangers, on the school ship "St.
NIarvs." bound for Spain and Africa for the
summer cruise Of 1887. Inheriting love
for the dangers Of the sea from his great
grandfather. Lieut.. Commander John Pack
EFT of the L. : Navy, his parents consent
cd and wish him God speed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The new bell for the Presbyterian Church
has arrived and has been placed in position
by Mr.. F. l.. Beller. 1t weighs over
a thousand pounds, has an appearance
Of proportion and metatwhich gives prom
ise of good tone, and is from the world-re-
nowned foundry Of Meneely, West Troy, y.
Y The old bell removed from the beltIy
weighed l9j pounds. twas made in Phil
adelphia I'm 1910.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

DIR. Edward c. Hughes, Rockford, ILL.,,
graduated \. Y. City, 1866 voluntarily
testifes Some years ago my only son,
aged four, had an attack of the Whooping
Cough, characterized by the most violent
spasms | have ever seen in a practice of Is
years Had several consultations with en-
inent physicians and all ordinary and ex-
traordinary remedies were resorted to. The
paroxysms were simply rightly. | believ-
ed the child would die. | reluctantly tried
DR.. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer and the eff
feet was magical. Three bottles cured him"
For sale by all druggists. Price 25c. SOC.
and S1.OO per bottle.
Physic is necessary at times for Bilious
ness, Costiveness, &c. Use DR.. ArnOld's
Bilious Pills. 25c.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Clydesdale, a horse belonging to Thomas
Nelson, in Clarke county, killed his keeper
Mahlon Redmon, Saturday afternoon. He
crushed his arm, knocked him down and
jumped on him. This Is the third man the
animal has killed.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Circuit Court.

The following jury cases were disposed OF
last week;
State vs.. Jas. II. Staubs, for bastardy. f. w.
Brown for plaintiffs Geo. Baylor for defence,
Verdict for plaintiff
State vs.. Cook Swift, colored for assault with
intent to kill. I. w. Brown for State, Cleon
Moore for prisoner. Verdict, guilty
ThoS. b. Beall vs. Daniel W. Hannah. Bay
lor and Green for Plaintiff Grove 4 Brown for
Defendant Verdict for plaintiff
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Excursion to Washington.

During the great Military Encampment
and Competitive Drill, to be held at Wash
ington, May 2Sd to SOth, the Baltimore and
Ohio Railroad will sell excursion tickets to
Washington from all stations on its lines
east of and including Parkersburg, Wheel
ing and Pittsburgh. Excursion tickets
will be sold for all trains every day from
May DIST to SOth, inclusive, and will be
good for return passage until June 1st, in
elusive.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

of course we expected that in due season
our friend Snyder of the Siepher,tsto'rn Reg
isser would give US a good snake story, but
we were not expecting to be Paralyzed by
his coming to the front with Petrihed
snake IL sort o. stun'd us.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Mr. Jno. O. Johnson has put very hand
some bay window 10 the residence OF Mr..
r. A. Alexander on George street; and a
pair Of show windows 70 the store-room oc-
cupied by Mr.. Campbell on Main street
Mr.. Johnson is a neat workman.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The Hagerstown Bicycle Club announces
IL. Second Annual Meet for Monday, June
18th The halfmile track at the FAIR
Ground, has been especially prepared for
racing. Quite a number of Wheel@en have
.ienifed their intention 10 be there, and a
good time is anticipated. We give thanks
for an invitation to be present. We should
like TO be able TO wheel into line aud ENJOY
the festivities incident 70 the occasion.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The reported death by lightningOf Frank
Morgan and son, recently removed to Mis-
souri, from this county, is without founda-
ton in truth.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Thos. c. Green, Jr., of this town, has been
appointed Regent Of the West Virginia
University, vice Everett w Bedinger, who
has removed from the State.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Rein Cross, venerable citizen oil
Harper's Ferry-a gentleman highly re-
garied in the community Of which he was
for So many years a factor-died in that
place ON Tuesday Of last week, and was bu-
ried on Wednesday afternoon. lie was
eigbty-6ye years and nine days old. The
funeral service was conducted by Rev. Dr.
A. G. Hopkins, assisted by the pastor of the
". p. Church. Masonic brethren were IN
attendance.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

John NJ. Martin, aged 10, Of Martins
burg, injured, probably fatally, at Bayvle~
Junction Philadelphia extension OF b. * u
on Sunday afternoon.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

a trapeze performer and 'oPe-walker en-
tertained the public in our milan street on
Tuesday. He monkeyed with the ropes
with a good deal of agility.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Thos. Beller accidentally ran a large
iron hook into his hand, at the lanyard OF
Messrs. r. d. Shugert * Bro, one day last
week. inAicting painful wound.-SpirH
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

This Thursday evening the Ladies of the
NJ. f. Church, South, will serve Strawber-
ries and Cream in the room Of HoOd's
Building, lately occupied by Mr.. Dalgarn,
opposite Garter House" IL would be a
work of supererogation to more than an
nounce the fact.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The Changers are to have a basket picnic
tomorrow Friday lat Shenandoah Junction.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The Ladies' Memorial Association of
Winchester is the recipient Of a cheque for
fifty dollars from Mr. c. B. RouSs, the pros
perous Broadway Merchant. The sum Is
10 he applied for headstones in the Virgin
ia lot. In the hustle Of busy Broadway he
finds time to think OF home and friends
and thinks substantially, too.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Wall 4 Dorsey advertise that they are IN
the market for the purchase Of wool and
want $4,000 pounds.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The Strawberry Festival heretofore an
nounced, to be given by the lady friends of
Wildey Lodge l. O. O. F., will be held three
days, beginning on Thursday, June 2nd, in
Washington Hall. On Saturday, 4th, Me
mortal Day, a dinner will be served in good
ef,-lo
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The holders Of the six per cent Jefferson
County Bonds will find it to their interest
to present them to ID. Amman, Cashier Of
md National Bank of Cumberland, Mary
land, for payment. They are not now bear
ing interest, and are, therefore, only as so
much dead and unproductive capital in the
hands Of the holders.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Mr.. Warren c. Richards, in his famous
approximations of funny folks, will appear
at Washington Hall on Tuesday evening,
May 3lst. The proceeds win be applied to
the benefit of the Independent Fire Co.
Admission p cts; Reserved Seats 50 Cts
for sale at Lights Drug Store and by mem
hers of the company.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Messrs. VIM. Phillips X Sons are utilizing
the water from a spring in the cellar Of the
building of Col. Jno VI. Coyle for use at
their factory-have laid pipes and draw the
water out and convey it to their factory by
syphOn.-.SDirn
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The ladies of Oakland NJ. Z. Church,
South, will hold a Strawberry Festival at
Mt. Hope School House on the 10th and
18th of June, for church purposes. Alb
eral encouragement is solicited, and all the
help that friends can render will be thank
fully received
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Mr.. James W. Butt has tin-roOfed the new
addition to Mr.. JObes Wooden Factory.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Earnshaw & DoOley tin-roofed the new
house of Mr. ID. 5. Hughes.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
SCHOOL ELECTION.

The School Election held in this county
county on the 18th instant resulted as fol-
lows:
Fo,. Coulafu Superintendent.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

We are requested to announce Lecture
by Mr. George Cotton, of Maryland ct
summit Point, VI. f. Church, South, on
Wednesday evening, June lst, at 7.SO
o'clock. Subject; Woman, her Mission
and her Love This Is Mr. Colton's Choic-
est Lecture, and if YOU want to spend a
pleasant evening, don't fail to be present.
1t is amusing as well as Instructive Let
the young 20 and be encouraged. Let the
old 20 that they may be edited. Let all
be there that they may be entertained.
Proceeds for the benefit Of the church.
Cards of Admission - cents.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Roofing and SpoutinG O
Speciality.

/ always use smaller tin in Roofing. Why
do use it? 1t takes double the work, double
the solder and more tin to the square than lar
ger sheets.
Call and see at my place of business.
gel always use Galvanized Iron Straps in
hanging Spouting. ,,u.
April %, 1885.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Mrs. Rev. Frank MCGEE has returned
from Chester, Pa.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Working Glasses ATTENTION

We are now prepared to furnish all classes
with employment at home, the whole of the
time, or for their time or for their spare mo-
ments Business new, light and profitable
Persons of either sex easily earn from 80 cents
to $500 per evening, and proportional sum
by devoting all their time to the business
Boys and girls car earn nearly as much as men.
That all who see this may send their address,
and test the business we make this offer. To
such as are not well satisfied we will send one
dollar to pay for the trouble of writing. Full
particulars and outfit free. Address GEORGE
STINSON & CO., Portland, Maine.
Dec. g. 1861 yr.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26


Rruises. Sores. Ulcers. Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per box.
For sale by Geo. I. Light.
This week is general bargain week as ev-
cry week is at VIM. Kahn d Co.'s, Sadler
Building, for all who want honest-made,
perfect made, low-priced clothing for them
selves or their children. There is nothing
to select from but what is newest and best,
and nothing to expect in its selection but
kind. courteous and cOnsiderate treatment.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Wise words to parents-We ask your ex
animation of our beautiful and extensive
line of Boys and Children's Clothing. We
show the newest, handsomest and most ex-
elusive designs VIM. Kahn q Co., Sadler
Building, Clothiers, who are of the people,
for the people and with the people in equal
ity, justice and fair dealing.
This week is Spring Suit week at VIM.
Kahn & Co.'S, Sadler Building, and the
prices on fine Spring Clothing at the great
store are so popular that there is no man so
poor nor no purse so small that they cannot
be accommodated
VIM. KAHN & Co., The Leading Clothiers,
Sadler Building.
Kahn's the Leading Clothing House,
Sadler Building, is the great store. The
monster Clothing house of the State. The
pride of CharlestOwn. No man who values
money and appreciates its honest worth
should deal elsewhere.
WIN. KAHN & Co., Sadler Building.
Beautify your home, make your rooms
cool and comfortable Yes, we mean to
imply that there's room for improvement
in your home. 1t can be made more COM
Portable, more attractive, and so more in
viting by buying a nice mating. Call and
look over our stock of mattings, after do
ing so we think you'll unite with us in say
ing that we have the largest stock at the
lowest prices.
S. ID. HIRscHMAN & Co.
What people said about our millinery
department last Saturday. We never saw
so busy a store as Hirschman's was Satur-
uaV, anu YET I'LL Sctlltu W bC III SOOu hu
NOR and everything worked smoothly.
Last season at this time we were busy, very
busy, but this year we're buster We have
a larger assortment, and the same low mod
est prices for first class trimming.
:. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
We never had such beautiful styles in
suits for boys and children Let mothers
look at them and see the nobby styles.
Our prices are very moderate. Our cordu-
roy suits have been big sellers with us to
say nothing of our Norfolk Jacket suits
S1.25. All sizes at present. Can'tsay how
long they will last
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN d Co.
Parasols Parasolsl Parasols Our as
sortment of parasols is now complete and
embraces all that is new in style, desirable
in covering and unique in handles. Our
prices are, if anything, lower than ever.
Call and see our exhibit. You will be re-
paid for the trouble of coming.
S. d. HIRsCHMAN d Co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The Best Sa!ve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and positive
ly cures Piles, or no pay required. 1t is
guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded Price % cents per box.
For sale by Geo. T. Light.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Square Dealing is the Secret Of our Business Success.

merchant We have said ourselves
excellent
in familiar
things Words abbreviated
shining
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

For copy Of the Baltimore SIN souvenir
"a memorial Of the suns iitieth anniver-
sary-we are indebted to the proprietor.
Ii is an artistic and tasteful card, the outer
exhibit quite unique whilst the inner side
presents flc 'imils-greatly reduced and
only readable with microscope or strong
glasses-of The S,a of 1887 and 1887. Up
on it are pictures of the sun Buildings in
Baltimore and Washington.
Mr.. Abel, the venerable founder Of The
>ua and present proprietor has been the re-
cipieut of unparalleled congratulatory
marks and remarks, and he must feel, in
deed. that "7Is Sun shines for all.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

Col. r. P. Chew was complimented by a
sereuade on Friday night last. There was
music and fireworks, and an Introductory
address by Joseph Trapnell, Esq, and a
response by Col Chew. Some persons seem
disposed through the press to magnify it
and make it appear a mammoth meeting
and enthusiastic endorsement of Col. Chew's
course, politically considered, in the Legis-
lature. That could not have been the pur-
pose of a large proportion ofthose who were
present. 1t was intended as a compliment
to a gentleman personally esteemed and
popular, regardless Of his convictions and
actions at Charleston on the Senatorial
question. His course upon matters oflegis-
lation is generally approved. He was ear
nest, efficient, faithful and conscientious,
and of course his constituents were gratiiied
by the prominence he attained.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
NOTICE..
Paint Season 1857.

WE are offering the Celebrated Tinted
w Gloss Paint. all colors, for $l.25 per gal
lon. White inside and out Sl.40 per gallon.
We have the Metropolitan Paint in seven colors
at the low price of $1.OO per gallon. Imperial
Carriage Paint in two colors. All colors of
Paint in pound cans.
April 2S, 1887. AlSQUITH IL co.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

The people in the Summit Point neigh
borhood and along the old Winchester road
in Winter and Spring feel much the Heed
of a turnpike to Charlestown. The old
road along which Braddock's army march
ed would be wonderfully improved by Nc
Adamizing Can't it be done? Will it not
enhance the values Of property as well as
contribute to the comfort of all along the
way who have almost daily occasion TO
come to Charlestown?
We have been asked to u-ce this matter
upon the attention of those having the
welfare of the people, in some measure, and
the roads, in their keeping. The road from
Leetowu to Charlestown needs like consid-
Grafton. No doubt however, there are two
sides to the question.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Honest Dealing the Highest Business Intelligence.

truth become famous through that Our
THE LOWEST methods THE HIGHEST The colossal business we did Last
enable
buy close and immense sales make for the benefit of our
this valley
hardly the thing
this See the cheapest the greatest the
the valley and
means OURS.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26

On Saturday night there were several ar
rests for rowdyism. More might have been
made with good effect. About midnight
loud-lunged and presumably drunken ne
groes reused decent people from their slum-
bers. 1t was almost enough to provoke the
employment of a cat-rife. 1t would tend
very much to the order of our town for the
business houses to be closed at O'Clock in
stead of II aud u as is sometimes the case.
Every well-meaning person could purchase
his supplies by that time. 1t might incon.
venience the loafer or pilferer, but it would
be a boon to the employees in the stores and
the proprietors would be the gamers by a
friendly arrangement-a concert of action
in quitting business at an early hour. The
tumult upon the streets would subside and
those who want quiet could have it.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
Bucklen,s Arnica Saire.

March "a, 1887.
Virginia free press. (Charlestown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1832-1916, 1887-05-26
S. ID. HIRscHMAN & Co.

Parasols Parasolsl Parasols Our as
sortment of parasols is now complete and
embraces all that is new in style, desirable
in covering and unique in handles. Our
prices are, if anything, lower than ever.
Call and see our exhibit. You will be re-
paid for the trouble of coming.
S. ID. HIRsCHMAN q Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-10-13
Nations of Europe.

General Strelbitski. who was selected
by the International Statistical Con-
gress, held at The Hague, to prepare a
report upon the area and number of in
habitants in the different countries of
Europe. has completed his labors, the
gist of them being that the total area of
Europe is 8 233, 060 square miles. of
which 3, 423, 175 square miles belongs to
Russia. 391 200 to Austria-Hungary
$3.50 10 Germany. 333, 435 to France,
312,Sl0 to Spain, PSI ,615 to Sweden,
2O3,375 TO Norway, 1868 to Great
Britain and Ireland. 1S0,31 to Italy,
l63, $50 TO Turkey in Europe and Bosnia,
80, $40 to Denmark. 3D. to Rouma-
mia, $1,000 to Portugal. 40,435 to
Greece, 30,S75 to Servia, %, S75 to Swift
zerland, 20,625 to Holland, and 8,430
to Belgium. The Russian Empire in
Europe alone covers more than half of
the whole continent, embracing the
Kingdom of Poland, the Grand Duchy
of Finland, and part of the Caucasus.
Russia also stands far in advance ofal
the other nations in respect to her pop
ulation, which is given by General
Srelbitski at 100000 the countries
which come next being the German
Empire (47. 200. 0OO), Austria-Hungary
$4,000, 000), France (3S.300, 000),
Great Britain and Ireland (37, 200, 000),
Italy 100000, 00O). Spain 10000. 000),
Switzerland $500, 000O, Belgium o.
850,000), Roumania g, 400,0 0O, Tur-
key in Europe (4,900000). Sweden
G,700, 000), Holland and Portugal
(4,400,0G0 each) Denmark e, 100, 000),
Servia (2,000, 000) and Norway q, $780,
000). The density of the population
is yey different, for while Belgium has
POI inhabitants to the square kilometre
(tive-eighths of a mile), Holland 1873,
Great Britain and Ireland 116, Italy
l05, The German Empire Sc, Switzer-
land II and Austria Hungary 9,Spain
has only 50, Turkey %, Russia II.
Denmark Is and Norway 6. But the
population of Russia is increasing at
rate of 1 $500 a year, and in half
century it will at this rate exceed 15O.-
900, 600
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1887-10-13

A vessel has just been launched at
the imperial dockyard at Wilhelmi-
shaven which marks new departure
in German naval architecture. 1t is
the cruiser Swallow. whose dimensions
are: Length, 90 metres; breadth. $50
metres; and depth. $50 metres, tie
tonnage being 1900 tons The Swallow
is composite ship, with two engines
of LOGO horsepower. driving two
screws, which give a speed of 49,
knots. The vessel is armed with eight
long l0l centimetre Krnpp guns. four
firing in the direction OF the keel.
and the rest being revolving cannon.
The crew numbers 120. The vessel i
not, of course. intended to take its place
side by side with armored vessels i'm
the contingency of naval war. but will
be employed on foreign service, especial
~ in cruising about the coasts Of African
colonies. Hardly ten months inter-
vened between the laying of the keel
and the launch of the ship.-Berlin
Letter.